When Are We Gonna Get It Together

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Years of oppression have come around to work though concrete Killing you calmly In the south there still are places so racist signs say niggas stay out And People won't face it When it comes to real estate they don't want you Avoid the fact black red or white it can haunt you Don't wanna argue its sociology A society manipulated psychologically Actually not by one man, but in the span of an economy Shifting with the vision of equality Problem is we didn't finish So slaves self-replicate even though laws were diminished Many traces to extinguish a disgrace which we live in And behind closed doors some admit it I'm not complaining, just saying that we need training Its still raining till then, like minds are maintaining Don't get me wrong I'm pro humanity, but there's still problems, deny that, and how can we solve 'em As for my people you should purchase some stock Own a part of the company making the jerseys you rock Buy a ticket and watch the game Role models are famous but how often do they use their brain Whatever continent create a better nation There's more of us on probation than controlling investigations I'm not worried how this shapes my reputation William lynch said his effect lasts for generations (generations) Embedded in the educational system when will they listen with Out a rhythm in harder positions we're extinct Plantations in a picket fence, oppression's a prison cell Visions melt, few black leaders live to tell If life's a struggle and struggles a blessing Well yo, this brings me to the question (When are we the people gonna be able to get it together) (When are we the people gonna be able to get it together) [Verse 2] I know statistics are against me, but in this century There's also more opportunity You can see a new degree of euphony and you and I can set examples that improves communities Just by living, and not getting locked up, shot, caught Up, cut stopped in block busts selling rocks or boxed up (When will people gonna be able to get together) Its never to late to change and maintain When are we the people gonna be able to get it together After more bad weather The media after the crisis in Louisiana (get it together) Portrayed blacks as thieves on camera If I'm wrong for pointing that fact out What about the network that created the title Change theft to survival All who argue the general message, are my rivals So many rather keep it hidden, not many want to listen And that includes every politician Because I speak it I'm a radical I'd rather you'd realize (what) Revival is gradual Try to imagine truth improve and pass down hope and awareness to smash down hatred Set goals you can make it Progress with patience And raise your family better (When are we the people gonna be able to get it together) Sometime soon, nothing lasts forever One thing that I should mention son, you better (get it together) (Check it) Plantations in a picket fence oppression's a prison cell, visions melt, Few black leaders live to tell If life's a struggle and struggles a blessing (what) Well yo, this brings me to the question